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Team India’s wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul showcased his brilliance on the cricketing stage by notching up his eighth century in Test cricket. The remarkable achievement unfolded on Day 2 of the Boxing Day Test against South Africa at SuperSport Park in Centurion.
The 31-year-old 🌳cricketer, who took on the responsibility in the middle order, played a pivotal role in rescuing India from a potential batting collapse on the opening day. Facing a challenging situation with India reduced to 92/4 after South Africa elected to field, Rahul steadied the ship.
KL Rahul steers India to a competitive score
Rahul’s innings gained momentum despite the early loss of captain Rohit Sharma, and India managed to reach the 245-run mark. Rahul formed crucial partnerships with Ravichandran Ashwin, Shardul Thakur and Mohammed Siraj guiding India to c𓆏ompetitive total in their fꦺirst innings.
Despite the challenges of losing partners at the other end, Rahul displayed resilience and skill, finishing on 101. The right-handed batter completed his hundred in the first s🤪ession of play on Day 2.
With this century, Rahul also became the first non-South African to smash multiple tons in Centurion. His innings not only showcased individual brilliance but also played a crucial role in stabilizing India’s position in the ongoing Test match.
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Here’s how Twitter reacted to KL Rahul’s record ton:
Well played . What impressed me was his clarity of thought. His footwork looked precise and assured, and that happ🤡ens when a batter is thinking right. This century is crucial in the context oℱf this Test. India would be happy with 245 considering where they were at one…
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt)
SANKATMOCHAN 💯 👏
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan)
Gutsy knock in challenging conditions. The discipline and shot selection absolutely spot🔴 on 👌🏽Really liked how late he played and when he played his shots there were no half measures. Well played 👏🏽
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14)
KLassy and Consistent 💪
Back-to-back Boxing Day Test Centuries in🅠 Centurion for Rahul 💯🔂
— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets)
International debut ✅
Back to back centuries ✅KL Rahul anꦬd the Box🦋ing Day Test is a match made in heaven.✨
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL)
One of the finest overseas Test 💯 by an Indian batter I have ever seen… Take a bow 🙌
A 1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ to be remembered𒈔 for tremendous application, resilience, class and exquisite strokeplay under severe crisis! Breathtaking innings man! 🏏🔥
— MANOJ TIWARY (@tiwarymanoj)
A century that KL Rahul will be extremely proud of. Everyone goes through ups and downs but this young man, aᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚ𒀱ᩚᩚᩚs so🅠me of us have been saying for a while, is a very rare talent.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha)
That's a match-saving ton.
Bow down to 🔥🔥— Ridhima Pathak (@PathakRidhima)
ODI comeback – HUNDRED
Test comeback – HUNDREDOnly KL Rahul! 💯🇮🇳
— Lucknow Super Giants (@LucknowIPL)
A six to bring up his finest Test century.
– KL Rahul has written history in Centurion!
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra)
Klass as always 🫡
— Mayank Agarwal (@mayankcricket)
Epicness called
— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd)
A magnificent CENTURY for 👏👏
He's stood rock solid for as he brings up his 8th Test 💯
His second Test century in South Africa.
— BCCI (@BCCI)
Century at Centurion by KL Rahul. What a knock under pressuꦓre ❤️
— Pari (@BluntIndianGal)
Sehwag watchi��ng KL R🀅ahul complete century with a six
— Sagar (@sagarcasm)
Well played, KL Rahul 👏
— betvisa68.com (@CricketTimesHQ)
